Upcoming Events
Back By Popular Demand!
Foyer Groups
offer a fun, easy way for parishioners of various ages and life stages to connect! There is no program, just casual fellowship and a Simple Dinner. Groups of 8-10 people will be randomly selected to make up a group.
Groups gather every month from June 2024 - December 2024 wherever the host for that month prefers, restaurant, home, pot luck, grill out, etc...
Want to participate, but don’t want to come by yourself? Let us know who your ‘foyer buddy’ is & we will put you in the same group!
(Don't Panic!) Not everyone can come to every gathering. If you still don't want that many folks at your house, just meet at a restaurant and each pay for your own meal.
Sign up on-line today at FOYERS SIGN UP! or call the church office at 601-982-4880.
The Deadline to sign up is Sunday, May 19 and, then, join us for dinner on Wednesday, May 22 from 5:30-7:00 pm in Fowler Hall ($10 per plate), to meet your group.
If you have any questions, please contact Coleen O'Brien at coleen@rugplace.com or 601-927-9774 or Jan Thornton in the church office at 601-982-4880.
2024 HABITAT DRAWDOWN: Buy Your Tickets Today!
Saturday, May 18 at 6 pm.
2024 Habitat Drawdown: Buy Your Tickets Today! Join us on Saturday, May 18 at 6 pm for The “Drawdown to Build Up” event to support Habitat for Humanity: Mississippi Capital Area. This event is hosted by 4 local Episcopal churches: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral, St. James’ Episcopal Church, and St. Philip’s Episcopal Church all in Jackson, and St. Columb’s Episcopal Church in Ridgeland. This event features one draw and two admission tickets for $100, a silent auction featuring must have items and experiences, live music from Hunter Gibson, and a dinner with libations! Grand Prize $10,000. Purchase your Tickets @ https://tinyurl.com/HabitatDrawdown2024 and be sure to SAVE THE DATE!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Habitat Drawdown Planning Committee needs volunteers to help with food, silent auction, sponsors/ticket sales, and décor. Contact Randy Boyles at msbeta898@gmail.com or call the church office to leave your name, contact info, and area of interest.
The Habitat Drawdown Planning Committee needs volunteers to help with food, silent auction, sponsors/ticket sales, and décor. Contact Randy Boyles at msbeta898@gmail.com or call the church office to leave your name, contact info, and area of interest.
MEET & GREET THE NEWCOMERS!
Why are the "Catfish Jumpin' ?"
They are excited to meet our recent "newcomers" at St. James'. Join us on May 15 for a special Wednesday night supper! Let's welcome our newcomers" to St. James' at our most popular Wednesday Night Supper - fried (or baked) catfish.
To highlight the evening, we'll also be serving frozen beverages, wine and beer (tips appreciated). Dinner is served from 5-7pm, adults $10, kids free.
RED WAGON MINISTRY FOR MAY
Food Drive for those with food insecurities.
Canned Fish
Canned Soup, Chili, Beef Stew, especially those with pop tops
Peanut Butter
Canned Fruit, Vegetables, and Beans Pasta, Rice, or Dried Beans
Just drop these items into one of the red wagons located around the campus.
Help Serve Lunch At Stewpot In May
St. James’ is scheduled to serve lunch at Stewpot Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, and we need volunteers. As always, we will meet in the Stewpot dining hall at 11:00 am and should be finished by 12:30-1:00 pm, but feel free to leave any time you need to. Please contact Regan Painter to let her know which days you can volunteer or if you have any questions:(601) 259-2822 or email rmpainter@hotmail.com. Any help is greatly appreciated!
YOUTH SUNDAY
Mother’s Day, May 12, 8:40 & 11:05 services.
Join us as we celebrate all of our youth who are graduating in 2024. We will have youth participants as readers, ushers, and even preaching! We will honor our graduates with a special blessing as well as gifts for each. If you would like to volunteer to help, please let us know! If you have a senior and would like them included in the bulletin that Sunday, let us know.
INFORMATION NEEDED FOR BULLETIN - Please email the senior's full name, the name of his/her parents, the school he/she is graduating from, and his/her plans for the fall, to kstephens@stjjax.org.
ADULT FORMATION
We have three Adult Formation Offerings:
Holy Conversations‖ Lectionary Class will continue to gather in the Parish Library.
Explorations‖ will be discussing the book Formed by Love and will gather with the Rev. Gates Elliott in Oak Ridge Hall.
Life with the Sacred Text, a small group reflection on various topics and their relevance as relates to Scripture and daily life, will gather in the Guild Parlor, just off Fowler Hall.
All adult offerings are open and inclusive of adults of any age or interest, no experience required. Grab coffee and donuts in Fowler Hall and join one of our Adult formation offerings SUNDAY at 9:50am.
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS
6th Grade: “Weaving God’s Promises” – Come and learn the traditions of our church and build the foundations of your own personal faith!
7th-8th Grade: “Rite 13” explores Self, Society and Spirituality through Bible study, prayer, service, fun activities, reflection, and discussion.
9th-10th: “J2A” underscores the importance of Christian community and helps youth develop critical thinking and take on increased responsibility, as well as engaging scripture and prayer. Regular participants in J2A will go on a pilgrimage in year 2 of the program.
11th-12th: “4Ward” is a mentor-based offering that emphasizes discernment, vocation and development of a personal credo, as well as robust Bible studies and service to church and community. Note: Regular participants in this 4Ward group will be eligible for the J2A pilgrimage.
In addition to Sunday mornings, our Episcopal Youth Community aka EYC (6 th - 12th) gathers on Wednesday evenings beginning with dinner in Fowler Hall from 5-6pm and EYC program, games, study and worship from 6-7pm. (Note: Scouts are invited to join us even if they have to leave early to get to Scouts at 7pm.) To register, contact Laura King, lking@stjjax.org.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDY!
Join Gates+ in the Guild Parlor on Tuesdays from Noon to 1pm.
All are Welcome!
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT ST. JAMES’
Help reduce food waste by being mindful of what goes on plates and what goes in the trash.
Adults $10 and Children/Youth Eat Free - Love Offerings are always welcome to help offset food costs.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ST. JAMES:
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: 5-7pm.
May 8 Menu: Mexican Night!
Adults - $10 and Children/Youth - FREE! “Love offerings” are welcome!
• YOUTH GROUP: 5-7 pm. Gather at the Youth Table for supper then at 6pm we will convene in the Youth Wing for: Helping the Homeless. Create packs of necessities for the warmer months for distribution.
REGULAR WEEKDAY OFFERINGS
MONDAYS, 2pm – Twisted Stitchers, Guild Parlor
TUESDAYS, 7am - Holy Eucharist, Church
Noon - Bible Study, Guild Parlor
WEDNESDAYS, Noon - Trellis Book Group, Library
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Wednesday Night Suppers , Fowler Hall
THURSDAYS, 7am - Men's Bible Study, Guild Parlor
ST. JAMES’ SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025
St. James’ School will begin priority registration for parishioners on Monday, January 29. School information and registration application can be found on the St. James’ website: www.stjamesjackson.com, or you may contact Whitney Veazey -- wveazey@stjjax.org or the school office at 601-941-4296.
Large Rummage Sale Items?
Have a larger item to donate to the rummage sale, eg furniture, bike, paintings? If so, send pics to Maura Jelliffe at 601-594-1860 and she can post on our Facebook rummage page.
OFFERING ENVELOPES/BANK DRAFTS FOR 2024
If you would like offering envelopes or are interested in a bank draft for your 2024 pledge, contact Judy Johnson at the church office, 601-982-4880 or jjohnson@stjjax.org.
If you marked “offering envelopes” on your pledge card for 2024 they are in the Narthex with your name on them.
ST. JAMES’ CHOIR
We are always happy to welcome new singers into the St. James’ choir family!
Members of the St. James’ choir support the 8:40 and 11:05 worship services and other sung liturgies throughout the year, including Evensong and our annual service of Lessons and Carols. We rehearse on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. For information about membership in the choir, contact Jonathan Trotter (jtrotter@stjjax.org).
SEEKING BAPTISM?
If you or someone you know is seeking Baptism, contact one of our clergy or Kathy Stephens: kstephens@stjjax.org.
2024 BAPTISMAL DATES:
Sunday, May 5, Bishop’s visit;
Sunday, May 19, Day of Pentecost;
Sunday, July 21, St. James Sunday;
Sunday, November 3, All Saints Sunday
LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS ON SUNDAYS!
Be sure to watch with the whole family!
St. James' will livestream the 11:05 am services on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stjjax.org.
The Service Leaflet is available on the website and on the Thursday email.
SEND US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
If the church does not already have your email address, or if there have been any changes, please send it to Kathy Stephens at kstephens@stjjax.org.
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
If you are interested in giving flowers for a month either in thanksgiving or in loving memory of anyone, call Kathy Stephens at 601-982-4880 or email her at kstephens@stjjax.org.
The cost of this is $50 and the flowers are published in our 7:30 am service leaflets, in our Sunday announcements, and on our website for the month.
This is a perfect way to remember someone or to say thank you.
WATCH OUT FOR SCAMMERS!
Please be aware that scammers have gotten some of our work email addresses and are sending out emails that look like they come from St. James' staff. If you receive one of these please know that we would never reach out to you and ask you for money or for you to buy gift cards, etc. Usually you can tell from the extension on the email. All of St. James' staff have our first initial and last name followed by @stjjax.org. If you have any doubt at all please call our office at 601-982-4880.
MEMORIALS AT THE COLUMBARIA
Flowers and mementos left on the columbarium as memorials are a normal part of grieving and are allowed by the Church. Memorials may not be left at either of the inside columbaria. Only fresh flowers may be placed on the outside columbarium. St. James' will remove all flowers once they start to wilt. Mementos left on the outside columbarium will be removed daily. Due to the possibility of breakage and injury, glass of any sort is not allowed on the columbarium.